Common blue damselfly — size comparison

The common blue damselfly inhabits waters and surroundings, often larger lakes. It may travel farther offshore than some similar damselflies. Adults hunt small

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Length

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Common blue damselfly

Enallagma cyathigerum

ok. 32 mmAdult male
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Common blue damselflyBody lengthapprox. 32 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Common blue damselfly — size comparison — facts and sources

The common blue damselfly inhabits waters and surroundings, often larger lakes. It may travel farther offshore than some similar damselflies. Adults hunt small insects; larvae develop underwater.

Male identification uses the second abdominal segment marking and thoracic pattern. Females may differ in colour; confusion with similar species is easy.

Measurement sources